Chemical Operator (2nd Shift)

Chemline Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Chemline Inc is seeking a production operator in St. Louis, MO to support manufacturing and packaging according to approved procedures. You will weigh and mix raw materials, operate equipment, and maintain batch integrity while recording data and ensuring quality.

Responsibilities include labeling, documenting, and coordinating with the Production Lead to meet schedules. The role requires reading English instructions, basic math, and strong safety awareness in a GMP environment.

Qualifications

• Must read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal English instructions.
• Must have basic math skills for weighing and measuring.
• Must demonstrate manual dexterity to operate tools and equipment.
• Must be able to operate multiple processes and batches simultaneously.
• Must have knowledge of chemical or color ingredients and mixing processes.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and stage equipment, vessels, media, containers, and raw materials for production and packaging.
• Manufacture and package products per approved procedures while maintaining batch integrity.
• Accurately measure and add raw materials using scales and equipment.
• Safely operate production equipment including mixers, valves, and pumps.
• Complete production documentation with lot numbers, batch records, and packaging data.
• Label vessels, containers, and finished products with product and lot information.
• Monitor operations and report delays, malfunctions, or safety concerns.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas following GMP and company policies.
• Learn and utilize the ERP system to support production activities and inventory accuracy.
• Follow safety policies, PPE usage, SDS, and proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Use safe material handling practices and proper lifting techniques.
• Collaborate with Production Lead to meet schedules and ensure product quality.

Skills

Reading/Comprehension

Basic Math

Manual Dexterity

Equipment Operation

Chemical/Mixing Knowledge

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Scales

Mixer/Blender Machinery

Forklifts

Job description

Description

Scope and Responsibilities

• Prepare and stage equipment, vessels, filtration media, containers, and raw materials required for production and packaging operations, ensuring equipment is clean, suitable, and ready for use.
• Manufacture and package products in accordance with approved procedures, specifications, and quality standards while maintaining batch integrity throughout the production process.
• Accurately measure, weigh, and add raw materials using the appropriate scales and equipment, ensuring all ingredients and packaging materials meet production requirements.
• Safely operate production equipment, including mixers, valves, vacuum systems, pumps, forklifts, hoists, and other material handling equipment, following all approved operating procedures.
• Accurately complete all required production documentation, including recording raw material lot numbers, production data, packaging information, product identification, and batch records.
• Label vessels, containers, and finished products accurately with the appropriate product and lot information.
• Monitor production and packaging operations, reporting delays, equipment malfunctions, quality concerns, unsafe conditions, or other issues that could impact safety, quality, or production efficiency.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and equipment in accordance with housekeeping standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and company policies.
• Demonstrate the ability and willingness to learn and effectively utilize the company's ERP system to support production activities, inventory accuracy, and operational data.
• Follow all company safety policies and regulatory requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), respirators, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), hazard communication, safe material handling, and proper disposal of hazardous materials.
• Utilize proper lifting techniques and safe material handling practices when moving raw materials and finished products.
• Collaborate with the Production Lead and team members to prioritize work, meet production schedules, ensure product quality, maintain accurate documentation, and achieve customer shipment requirements.
• Cross-train and perform production or packaging responsibilities as assigned to support operational needs and production goals.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions in English, including safety rules, operating and maintenance procedures, manuals, and product recipes/material identifications, and communicate effectively in one‑on‑one and small group settings.
• Must have basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using units of weight, volume, and distance, and the ability to reason through problems involving standardized situations with limited variables.
• Must demonstrate manual dexterity to operate a variety of tools and equipment, including hand tools, scales, spatulas, drum carts, hand trucks, forklifts, utility knives, and mixer/blender machinery.
• Requires the knowledge and ability to operate multiple processes and equipment, including mixers, scales, and mills, and to manage multiple batches.
• Must have working knowledge of chemical and/or color ingredients and mixing processes.
• Requires a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience at management’s discretion).